Citizens Advice Bureau - North Canterbury

At the CAB they try to help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes, provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action, and work for positive social change within communities and wider society. Citizens Advice Bureau provide a free and independent service to all.

The service is professional and confidential. If you need them to speak to someone on your behalf, CAB can do that too. They will answer your questions if you come in to see us at a branch, or by phone or email.

Citizens Advice Bureau can help with issues such as...

• tenancy and flatting problems
• employment problems
• budgeting
• Work and Income benefits - what are your rights?
• neighbor disputes
• family problems - custody disputes, paternity issues, making a will, protection orders
• consumer problems